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Picture it: You’ve just finished dinner with your family. You’re on the couch in your living room, winding down for the evening, when suddenly your phone goes off. It’s an alert from your security team informing you of a data breach. All of your assets are being held for ransom and you have approximately 48…
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Effectively managing vulnerabilities is a critical component of cybersecurity. It requires continuous attention and various factors involving risk management, asset inventory, budget, time, environmental complexity and automation. The goal of a vulnerability management program is to identify, classify, remediate and maintain mitigations of all vulnerabilities throughout the environment to proactively defend against threats. Developing and…
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Safeguarding sensitive information against cyber threats has become a top priority for the Department of Defense (DoD). The defense industry is a prime target for cyberattacks, including espionage, data breaches and sabotage from nation-states and various criminal entities. To tackle this challenge head-on, the DoD introduced a groundbreaking initiative known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model…
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Emily Morgan’s journey from student worker to the VP of security and chief information security officer (CISO) at Coterie, a company specializing in commercial insurance for small businesses, is a resounding ode to personal and professional growth. Her leadership philosophy, crafted by familial influences, resonates with authenticity, consistency and a profound understanding of the unique…
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Calling all IT leaders and AI enthusiasts! Are you ready to supercharge your AI journey while keeping security at the forefront? Then mark your calendars for Thursday, February 15th, because Afidence has a virtual event you won’t want to miss. Leveraging Security to Catalyze Your AI Journey is more than just a catchy title –…
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While technology augmentation is becoming an increasingly common strategy for companies looking to enhance their IT capabilities, many IT leaders find hiring to be a time-consuming hassle, especially in today’s labor market. Do you need staff in-house or should you just outsource? Should you even bother to staff up for just a short-term need? Can…
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For many businesses today, the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of disruptions is paramount. This is where business continuity planning (BCP) comes into play. A business continuity plan is not just about surviving unexpected events; it’s about ensuring that your organization can thrive despite disruptive incidents. In this blog post, we explore…
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Unfortunately, many businesses face a host of threats that loom just a click away. The good news? You don’t have to fall victim to them. Cybersecurity risks encompass the potential of exposure or loss stemming from a cyberattack or data breach, which can result in financial, operational, legal or reputational setbacks. The key to defending…
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Do you have defensive measures in place to shield your assets against cyber threats? Just as open windows can let in unwanted pests, software vulnerabilities can be openings for cyberattacks. Patch management is a proactive security measure that keeps windows closed to potential vulnerabilities in software, drivers and firmware. Overall, patch management is the linchpin…
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In an era where data is the lifeblood of any organization, safeguarding it has never been more critical. One of the most powerful tools at our disposal for ensuring data privacy and integrity is encryption. Data encryption, in the realm of modern cybersecurity, is akin to an impenetrable fortress protecting your sensitive information. What Is…
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